The first trimester of pregnancy begins with the onset of pregnancy. Even before you realize it, you start feeling the subtle changes associated with it. As you probably know, the entire period of pregnancy is divided into three time periods or pregnancy trimesters each. The first trimester of pregnancy is the period where you are most vulnerable.
First Stage of Pregnancy and Its Symptoms
You normally don’t have a clue until you miss your first period. But even then the symptom can be totally missed if you are prone to have irregular periods. Then you either rush to your doctor or confirm the pregnancy yourself with the help of home pregnancy kits. You are elated and nervous now that the first stage of pregnancy is confirmed. However, the joys don’t last long. You start developing nausea, cravings for strange foods and a general feeling of unease as you coast through your first trimester of pregnancy. At the same time, you may have terrible mood swings. (more…)